Visiting the Grassroots Holiday

Visiting the Grassroots Holiday

Forecast calls for clearer winter skies

[2017-09-02 08:14]

Residents in the smog-plagued northern region are expected to experience more days with good air quality in autumn and winter because of the harsh restrictions on emissions that came into effect on Friday, the top environmental authority said.

New commanders of the PLA take up their positions

[2017-09-02 08:14]

New commanders of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force and Air Force have taken up their posts.

Students to get bigger dose of literature

[2017-09-02 08:14]

Students who begin Grade 1 this year will find ancient Chinese literature and science in their textbooks - the first time such material has been introduced to new students since the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

China produces its first neutron beams

[2017-09-02 08:14]

China has become the latest country to create neutron beams - which can examine subatomic materials without damaging their structure - an advance expected to lead to new discoveries in material science, clean energy and medicine.

Nuclear agencies may face big fines

[2017-09-02 08:14]

Nuclear agencies can now be fined up to 5 million yuan ($762,000) if they set up nuclear facilities or conduct related activities without authorization, according to the newly adopted Nuclear Safety Law.

IN BRIEF (Page 9)

[2017-09-02 08:14]

Experts offer safety tips for students overseas

[2017-09-01 08:46]

A new school year is beginning in the United States, and as recently arrived international students adjust to the campus environment, security experts are offering tips to help them stay safe.

Preparing talents for life outside China

[2017-09-01 08:46]

Personal safety and security combat simulation drills are essential components of a weeklong training course for students in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, who will soon leave to study overseas.

I think most parts of Japan are pretty safe

[2017-09-01 08:46]

At 6:02 am on Tuesday, I was suddenly woken by my phone vibrating rapidly. Weak sunlight filtered through the curtains. I didn't immediately realize what was happening, but a siren was wailing and my first thought was that an earthquake had occurred. Small quakes occur constantly in this area.